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God’s existence

This exploration delves into the profound question: Who is God? We examine the distinctions between theism, atheism, monotheism, and polytheism, highlighting their implications on individual worldviews. By analyzing public figures' beliefs—from actors to athletes—we reveal how their perspectives shape their understanding of existence. We discuss the importance of engaging in conversations about "What God are you loving?" and emphasize the significance of listening to others to enrich our own beliefs. Understanding God is crucial to understanding ourselves and others.

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God’s existence

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  1. God’s existence Shoebox Theology

  2. The most important question: • Who is God? • Theism = God • A = no • Atheism = no God • Mono = one • Monotheism = one God • Poly = many • Polytheism = many gods • Answer this and you will know a person’s basic worldview • Worldview= beliefs about everything.

  3. DARWIN What worldview? • Richard Gere- actor, Buddhist • Phil Jackson- coach of Los Angeles Lakers, Buddhist • Yin-Yang • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon • “positive energy” • “bad karma”

  4. What worldview? • Osama bin Laden- Muslim Extremist • Jessica Simpson- Christian • Bono, U2- Christian • Hakeem Olajuwon- Muslim • Ben Stiller- Jew  

  5. What worldview? • Uma Thurman’s father- Hindu • Tenchi Muyo- Japanese anime • “honor the spirits” • Walt Disney- astrologer • Horoscopes: “what is your sign?” • Witches

  6. Shoe-box Theology • Atheism • Problems?- No purpose to your life/how did universe get here? • Monotheism • Problems?- What kind of God are you loving? • Polytheism • Problems?- Am I good enough, are the gods happy?

  7. The most important question • What God are you loving? • Tell me • your name • which God you love and serve • Why you believe in Him? • Show me your evidence with • Bible- verses? • Experience • Authority/Testimony • Thoughts

  8. What did we learn today? • The most important thing is knowing God. • Which one do you know? • Atheism • Monotheism • Polytheism • When you meet someone who is not a Christian, first question: What is your God like? LISTEN to them!

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